Gerbils & Hamsters/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer most questions involving Syrian hamsters - mainly housing and general care. I can also tell you what to look for when you are buying a hamster for the first time. I can answer a few questions about gerbils, mainly housing. I can also answer a few questions about dwarf hamsters and mice - again, mainly housing and general care.

Experience in the area

I have had several hamsters, both Campbell's dwarf and Syrian. I have also had a mouse who lived to be almost 4 years old! (A regular white mouse named, creatively, "Mousie.") Currently, I have 1 Syrian hamster, 1 Siberian Dwarf hamster, and 2 gerbils. I have spent countless hours researching these small animals from reliable websites (which I can recommend to you). I strongly believe in being *very* prepared before I get an animal.

What do you like about this subject?

I love animals! Also, even if you are space-challenged, you can still own one of these lovable creatures. If you would like to see pictures of my little critters, I have plenty in my community on Webshots. Here's the link (click on "Pets" and "More Pets"): http://community.webshots.com/user/kellyprisoc

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to learn more about diseases and health issues.